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Political Science, B.A.
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College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
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Department of Political Science
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Catalog Year: 2024
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This is a sample schedule of all general education, CAS Exploratory and major requirements for this degree in a 4-year plan. Courses in bold are designated as critical and may be prerequisites to subsequent major courses or may affect
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timeline for graduation due to specific semester offering. Please see the notes column for further clarification.
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The below plan is based on SAT Writing 410-610, ACT English 16-27, or AP/IB/CLEP equivalents.
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Semester One (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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PS 1100 - Introduction to American Politics4CMultipleNo prerequisiteMajor and general education course.
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for options or discuss with academic adviser.
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for options or discuss with academic adviser.
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WRT 1050 - Composition I4CElectiveWRT 1020 with a grade of C or higher; placementPrerequisite to subsequent Writing Foundation General Education course
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Semester Two (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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WRT 1060 - Composition II4CGeneral EducationWRT 1050 with grade of C or higher; placementPrerequisite to subsequent Writing Intensive courses
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General Education Category4PassingMultiplePrerequisite varies with choiceForeign Language 1140 suggested
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for options or discuss with academic adviser.
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for options or discuss with academic adviser.
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Semester Three (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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PS 1600 - Issues in World Politics or PS 1400 - Comparative Politics4CMultiplePS 1400: completion of the university writing foundation requirementMajor and general education course.
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PS 2500 - The Research Process in Political Science4CMajorPS 1100, PS 1600 or PS 1400Recommended to take in sophomore year. Prerequisite to subsequent major courses
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PS Field Elective 1 of 34CMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceAmerican, Comparative or Theory. See catalog for options. If selecting PS 3605, need instructor permission.
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Elective4PassingElectivePrerequisite varies with choice"Elective" may need to include university requirements of general education integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level. Consult with academic adviser.
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Semester Four (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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PS 2550 - Data Analysis in Political Science4CMajorPS 2500No note
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CAS Exploratory or Elective4PassingExploratoryPrerequisite varies with choiceSee CAS Exploratory Requirement below
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for options or discuss with academic adviser.
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Elective4PassingElectivePrerequisite varies with choiceForeign Lang. 1150 suggested
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Semester Five (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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PS Field Elective 2 of 34CMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceAmerican, Comparative or Theory. See catalog for options. If selecting PS 3605, need instructor permission.
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CAS Exploratory or Elective4PassingExploratoryPrerequisite varies with choiceSee CAS Exploratory Requirement below
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CAS Exploratory or Elective4PassingExploratoryPrerequisite varies with choiceSee CAS Exploratory Requirement below
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for options or discuss with academic adviser.
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Semester Six (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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PS Elective 1 of 34CMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for restrictions
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PS Field Elective 3 of 34CMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceAmerican, Comparative or Theory. See catalog for options. If selecting PS 3605, need instructor permission.
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Elective4PassingElectivePrerequisite varies with choice"Elective" may need to include university requirements of general education integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level. Consult with academic adviser.
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Elective4PassingElectivePrerequisite varies with choice"Elective" may need to include university requirements of general education integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level. Consult with academic adviser.
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Semester Seven (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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PS Elective 2 of 34CMajorPrerequisite varies with choicePS 4955-Political Science/International Relations Internship suggested; See catalog for restrictions
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PS Elective 3 of 34CMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog for restrictions
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Elective4PassingElectivePrerequisite varies with choice"Elective" may need to include university requirements of general education integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level. Consult with academic adviser.
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Elective4PassingElectivePrerequisite varies with choice"Elective" may need to include university requirements of general education integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level. Consult with academic adviser.
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Semester Eight (12 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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PS 4970 Seminar in American Politics or PS 4975 Seminar in the Comparative Study of Political Systems or PS 4980 Seminar in International Relations4CMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceCapstone.
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Elective4PassingElectivePrerequisite varies with choice"Elective" may need to include university requirements of general education integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level. Consult with academic adviser.
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Elective4PassingElectivePrerequisite varies with choice"Elective" may need to include university requirements of general education integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level. Consult with academic adviser.
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Sample Schedule Notes:
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Only 4 credits of PS 3605 - Model United Nations (2) will be accepted toward the major
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No more than a total of 12 credits of PS 3996, PS 4955 and PS 4995 will be accepted toward the major
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No more than 4 credits of PS 4955 may be counted toward the major in political science. Applicants must seek departmental approval at the beginning of the semester prior to that of the internship by contacting Professor Julie Walters
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SAT (old) refers to exams taken before March 2016. SAT (new) refers to exams taken March 2016 or later.
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Complete the requirements for a major offered by the College of Arts and Sciences with a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.00.
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CAS Exploratory Requirement
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In addition to satisfying the university-wide general education requirements, all students with majors in the College of Arts and Sciences are required to complete at least three courses outside of their major rubric, for a minimum of 12 credits.
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A student may select these courses from either of the following: A single rubric of their choosing (e.g., HST) within the College of Arts and Sciences. A predefined thematic set of courses identified on the College of Arts and Sciences website.
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Degree RequirementsCreditsNote
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General Education32
Multiple General Education course are fulfilled with courses in the Major to reach the 40 required credits
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DiversityIncluded
Multiple General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area
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WIM/WIGE/CapstoneIncluded
Multiple General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area
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CAS Exploratory Requirement12
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Electives36
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Total Credits:124
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